Who is eligibleBihar entrepreneurs aged 18–45 (youth/women/SC/ST/EBC)
Ministry / Dept.Industries Department, Bihar
Last dateCheck on portal (annual window)
What is the scheme?
A flagship Bihar government scheme giving up to ₹10 lakh to start a new business — ₹5 lakh as a non-refundable grant and ₹5 lakh as a concessional loan.
Key Benefits
Up to ₹10 lakh total — ₹5 lakh grant (non-refundable) + ₹5 lakh loan
Interest-free loan for women/SC/ST/EBC; just 1% for general category
How much in total?₹10 lakh — of which ₹5 lakh is a grant.
Age?18–45 years.
How is selection done?By lottery.
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